Occupation: Animal Scientists

Animal Scientists

Conduct research in the genetics, nutrition, reproduction, growth, and development of domestic farm animals.

Reported Job Titles (10)

Core Tasks (7)

Study nutritional requirements of animals and nutritive values of animal feed materials.
Write up or orally communicate research findings to the scientific community, producers, and the public.
Develop improved practices in feeding, housing, sanitation, or parasite and disease control of animals.
Advise producers about improved products and techniques that could enhance their animal production efforts.
Conduct research concerning animal nutrition, breeding, or management to improve products or processes.
Study effects of management practices, processing methods, feed, or environmental conditions on quality and quantity of animal products, such as eggs and milk.
Research and control animal selection and breeding practices to increase production efficiency and improve animal quality.

Supplemental Tasks (2)

Determine genetic composition of animal populations and heritability of traits, using principles of genetics.
Crossbreed animals with existing strains or cross strains to obtain new combinations of desirable characteristics.